Other manufacturers are now picking up this great material, but Kingswood pioneered the use of bamboo for ski cores. We chose this material because it’s strong! (20% stronger than maple) and it’s consistent. It has good pop and shock absorbing qualities. Plus, it regenerates quickly and that’s good for the planet.

sidewalls: 6mm abs plastic

Only the best for our sidewalls. ABS glues better than P-Tex, which means it’s stronger. (The megafat is the only ski in our range without ABS sidewalls. To save weight, the bamboo core extends to the edges instead and is treated for weather protection.)

base: 1.4mm graphite sintered P-Tex 2000

Seamless, black and burly. Sintered bases are harder and have a better wax absorption than extruded bases. They glide better and last longer.

edges: primed steel, full wrap-around edges

The edges we use are bigger and more flexible so they won’t crack or bend. (To save weight, the megafat edges are not full wrap-around.)